Can You Hide the Title of an Embedded YouTube Video on My Site?

If the title bothers you because of SEO, consider making the video unlisted. Just remember that no method will stop viewers from going directly to YouTube using the embed link.

Another option is to self-host your videos. You can download ffMPEG to encode video streams, upload it to your server, and then use hls.js for playback. This lets you manage the titles and overlays entirely on your own terms.

If you're looking for full control, think about using video hosting services like Vimeo. They have better options for customizing the viewing experience.

You might not be able to hide everything, but you can disable comments if that’s your main concern! Just keep in mind that the 'watch on YouTube' button will always be there.

Unfortunately, YouTube removed the option to fully hide the video title and channel name from their embed settings. A popular workaround is to use a custom thumbnail with a play button overlay. This way, you present a clean layout without any YouTube info until the viewer clicks the thumbnail to play the video.